1969 Mercury Marauder vs. 2010 Dodge Caliber
To start off, 2010 Dodge Caliber is newer by 41 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1969 Mercury Marauder. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1969 Mercury Marauder would be higher. At 6,392 cc (8 cylinders), 1969 Mercury Marauder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, both vehicles can yield 172 horse power. So under normal driving conditions, the acceleration of both vehicles should be relatively similar. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1969 Mercury Marauder weights approximately 587 kg more than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Because 1969 Mercury Marauder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1969 Mercury Marauder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Dodge Caliber, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1969 Mercury Marauder (383 Nm @ 2600 RPM) has 160 more torque (in Nm) than 2010 Dodge Caliber. (223 Nm @ 4400 RPM). This means 1969 Mercury Marauder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2010 Dodge Caliber.
Compare all specifications:
1969 Mercury Marauder | 2010 Dodge Caliber | |
Make | Mercury | Dodge |
Model | Marauder | Caliber |
Year Released | 1969 | 2010 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 6392 cc | 2400 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 172 HP | 172 HP |
Engine RPM | 4600 RPM | 6000 RPM |
Torque | 383 Nm | 223 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2600 RPM | 4400 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Front |
Vehicle Weight | 1995 kg | 1408 kg |
Vehicle Length | 5640 mm | 4415 mm |
Vehicle Width | 2040 mm | 1748 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1380 mm | 1534 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3160 mm | 2634 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 85 L | 51 L |